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construction standards
Coverage of construction standards in the Nexus archive.
- Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children
A roof collapse at an under-construction tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, killed at least 14 children and injured eight others. The incident occurred due to poor-quality construction in an aging building, prompting arrests of the owner and another individual. Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the tragedy and called for improved safety measures.